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The Bellevue Hotel

Local attractions

Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater KentMore than 60 years ago, this museum - named after radio manufacturer, Atwater Kent - was established to chronicle the city and the locals who have contributed to its development. Visitors can view a collection of over 100,000 items.

Betsy Ross HouseLittle did Betsy Ross know that her sewing skills would have a place in history. Visit the house where she sewed the first U.S. flag. The home, which she and her husband John rented, is third only to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in visitors per year.

Eastern State PenitentiaryOnce a state prison designed to change its inmates’ behavior through “confinement in solitude with labor,” the Eastern State Penitentiary is now a museum and historic site. Opened in 1829, an estimated 300 prisons copied the design of Eastern State Penitentiary. Learn about this facility, considered to be the most expensive and high tech prison of its day.

Independence HallOne of the most pivotal locations in the country, this Georgian-style structure was constructed between 1732 and 1756 and served as the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress. Peek into the room where George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775.

Liberty BellThink Philadelphia and the Liberty Bell springs to mind. Behold the famous bell in its glass chamber. It weighs approximately 2,000 pounds and is comprised of 75% copper, 25% tin, and various parts of lead, zinc, arsenic, gold, and silver. Sit down for a video presentation on the bell.

National Constitution CenterJust blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, this museum is dedicated to the U.S. Constitution.

The Barnes FoundationEstablished in 1922 by Alfred C. Barnes, the foundation has one of the world’s largest Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings.

Kimmel Center for the Performing ArtsThe center is home to a wealth of performing artists and organizations, including The Academy of Music, the Philadelphia Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Ballet, the Philadelphia Pops, Opera Company of Philadelphia, American Theater Arts for Youth, and others.

Philadelphia Museum of ArtRoam through 200 galleries containing over 225,000 works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Stand in Rocky’s footprints. Get acquainted with the museum on an introductory walk. Take a date to a jazz jam one evening at the museum.

The Wilma TheaterLocated directly across the street from the hotel, Wilma Theater presents theater as an art form, engaging artists and audiences in an adventure of aesthetic philosophical reflection of the complexities of contemporary life. Produces thoughtful, well-crafted, productions of intelligent, daring plays that represent a range of voices, viewpoints, and production styles.

Rodin MuseumThough Paris boasts the greatest tribute to Rodin, Philadelphia’s museum house has an impressive 124 sculptures. In 1923, movie theater magnate Jules Mastbaum began collecting Rodin’s work. The Philadelphia museum is a gift from this philanthropist. The museum opened in 1929.